Eight more positive cases found in Karnataka, taking the states total number of to 511.

As per  the state health department's midday report, eight more people were tested positive in Kerela on Monday. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state has risen to 511

The overall figure  also includes 19 deaths. The recovery rate stands at 38 percent after 188 COVID-19 patients were cured.

Nitish Kumar not ready to lift the lockdown till 3rd May 

 The Chief minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar said that the lockdown will continue in the state till 3 May, adding, "We will not dilute Centre's order on lockdown guidelines, and will enforce the same," Kumar said.

Giving details about the measures taken by Bihar government, Kumar said, "We have started door-to-door screening, like the polio campaign. Four crore people have been screened."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister suggests that trade and business activities should start in a phased manner

The Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said during the PM-COVID-19 review  that business and trade activities should start in a phased manner, with focus on all precautionary measures. "We should look towards easing people’s life by turning the situation to normal. Economic revival is key to moving forward," Rawat said at the meeting.

He also said that Uttarakhand, which is a tourism and pilgrimage destination, has been greatly affected by the lockdown.L